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All things #JaneAusten and #Bronte!

I also curate the streaming Jane Austen and Bronte movies and TV series.

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(Formerly https://romancelandia.club/@excessivelydiverting)

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Happy Day! P&P was published on this day in 1813.

Some facts!

  • Originally titled "First Impressions”
  • P&P's name comes from Fanny Burney’s “Cecilia" where the phrase “P&P” is used numerous times
  • Novel was finished in 1797
  • It has sold over 20 million copies and has never been out of print

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Sunday January 28th marks the 211th birthday of and 's House is having a party! You can celebrate by the array of talks and events (online and in person) available. For more information, visit https://janeaustens.house/pride-and-prejudice-day/pride-and-prejudice-day-is-on-28-january/

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Movies That Will Make You Want to Read the Book

https://www.focusfeatures.com/article/Five-Movies_World-Book-Day

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The Greatest Romantic Movies of the Decade

https://wealthofgeeks.com/romantic-movies-of-the-decade/

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The ultimate summer reading list: 15 novels about love, lust and sex to devour

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/29/the-ultimate-summer-reading-list-15-novels-about-love-lust-and-sex-to-devour

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Historic mansion which inspired 's is crumbling away after being left to rot for 100 years

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12922385/jane-austen-manion-crumbling-rot-rescue-campaign-fail-british-virgin-islands.html

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Black Fans Have Never Had It Better

https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a46970923/black-jane-austen-adaptations-sense-and-sensibility/

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Villagers launch fight to save idyllic countryside that 'inspired' from turning into 1,250-home 'red brick jungle'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13244479/Villagers-launch-fight-save-idyllic-countryside-inspired-Jane-Austen-turning-1-250-home-red-brick-jungle.html

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Fire destroys historic house believed to have inspired iconic novel

https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/09/fire-destroys-historic-house-believed-inspired-iconic-jane-austen-novel-20433195/

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There are several more updates to the upcoming virtual talks and programs on and the ! The page includes, the name of the program, cost (if any), time, and date. If you know of any online events I've missed, let me know! Check back often!

https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-brontes-issue-8-virtual-event-spring-2024

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The life and times of "Emma" author

https://britishheritage.com/history/life-times-jane-austen

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You can “talk” to #JaneAusten via generative #AI.

(I asked "Jane" who was better: Darcy or Bingley and the answer “she" gave was illuminating. :) )

https://deepai.org/chat/jane-austen

#AmWriting #AmReading #Bookstodon @bookstodon #writing #reading #books #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian

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Alan Rickman's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

https://screenrant.com/alan-rickman-movies-ranked/

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Happy 210th birthday, !

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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/jan/26/childrens-and-teens-roundup-the-best-new-picture-books-and-novels

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The 26 Best Rom-Coms of the 2000s

https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/best-rom-coms-2000s/

(I watch Bridget Jones' Diary several times a year and it's one of the few movies I keep on my iPad when I travel!)

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The and Newsletter Issue #5 Valentine’s Day in the Regency era as told by gifs and memes!

https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bronte-newsletter-issue-05-valentines-day?publication_id=2233006&post_id=141623385&isFreemail=false&r=1ep55

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Every #Emma Movie Adaptation Ranked From Worst To Best (Including #Clueless)

https://screenrant.com/emma-movies-adaptations-ranked-worst-best/

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten

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Here is a list of upcoming and virtual talks and presentations happening this summer. Check the events' websites for more information and to register.

https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bronte-issue-10-summer-2024-virtual-event

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Meets Kaiju in SENTAI & SENSIBILITY RPG

https://nerdist.com/article/sentai-and-sensibility-jane-austen-rpg-mixes-regency-and-power-rangers/

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How To Make Sweet Bath Buns From ’s 19th Century England

https://laughingsquid.com/jane-austen-bath-buns/

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The ‘' Adaptation That Cut Its Kissing Scenes

https://collider.com/bride-and-prejudice-kissing-scenes/

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10 Best Period Dramas to Watch While Waiting for Season 3 Part 2

https://startefacts.com/news/10-best-period-dramas-to-watch-while-waiting-for-bridgerton-season-3-part-2_a134

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Flashback: and her connections to Basingstoke

https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/24097011.flashback-jane-austen-connections-basingstoke/

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Colin Firth's shirt on show

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjllznz08p9o

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